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Circulating levels of irisin in hypopituitary and normal subjects
(PLoS ONE, 2016-07-29)
[Abstract] Context. The recently identified myokine irisin conveys some of the benefits of exercise. Hypopituitarism with adult growth hormone deficiency (HP) is a situation characterized by decreased GH secretion and an ...
Cost-effectiveness analysis of preoperative treatment of acromegaly with somatostatin analogue on surgical outcome
(Elsevier, 2015-08-20)
[Abstract] Context. There is no uniform standard of care for acromegaly. Due to the high costs involved, steps must be taken to ensure the cost-effective delivery of treatment.
Objective. Taking the results of an earlier ...
Oral glucose-stimulated growth hormone (GH) test in adult GH deficiency patients and controls: potential utility of a novel test
(Elsevier para European Federation of Internal Medicine, 2017-06-09)
[Abstract] Context. The diagnosis of adult GH deficiency requires confirmation with a GH stimulation test. Oral glucose (OG) administration affects GH secretion, initially decreasing and subsequently stimulating GH ...
FNDC5 expression and circulating irisin levels are modified by diet and hormonal conditions in hypothalamus, adipose tissue and muscle
(Nature, 2016-07-19)
[Abstract] Irisin is processed from fibronectin type III domain-containing protein 5 (FNDC5). However, a controversy exists concerning irisin origin, regulation and function. To elucidate the relationship between serum ...
The Spanish Society of Nephrology (SENEFRO) commentary to the Spain GBD 2016 report: Keeping chronic kidney disease out of sight of health authorities will only magnify the problem
(Elsevier, 2018-11-28)
[Abstract] The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study measures the health of populations worldwide and by country on an annual basis and aims at helping guide public policy on health issues. The GBD estimates for Spain in ...
Peritoneal dialysis Is an independent factor associated to lower intima media thickness in dialysis patients free from previous cardiovascular disease
(Frontiers, 2018-12-04)
[Abstract] Carotid intima media thickness (cIMT) displays prognostic value as a marker of cardiovascular risk in dialysis patients. However, few data are available regarding the impact of dialysis modality on cIMT. The aim ...
Effect of dialysis modality and other prescription factors on peritoneal protein excretion in peritoneal dialysis
(Elsevier, 2012-11)
[Abstract] Background: There is a deficit of information regarding the factors that influence peritoneal protein excretion (PPE) during PD therapy. In particular, the effects of the modality of PD and other conditions of ...
Getting the right patient on the right renal replacement therapy
(Karger, 2012-05)
[Abstract] Adequate selection of the modality of renal replacement therapy (RRT), ideally based on well-planned predialysis care, informed decision by the patient and timely initiation of dialysis, is essential to optimize ...